Int Jain Sangh NJ 2003 04 Mahavir Jayanti

Author(s): Int Jain Sangh NJ
Publisher: USA International Jain Sangh IJS

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INTERNATIONAL JAIN SANGH (IJS)
An Overview of Programs During 2002
1. Jan. 17
A presentation on 'The Philosophy of Karma and Overview of Jainism" in the Surya Theosophical Study Group, Westfield, New Jersey.
2. Feb. 9/10
Two day workshop on The Philosophy of Karma and Overview of Jainism" at the Hotel Ramada Limited, South Plainfield, NJ. The Workshop was conducted by Pravin K. shah of JAINA and attended by 48 participants of various ethnic backgrounds from 7 states in USA and India
3. Feb. 18
Attended the Interfaith Brotherhood-Sisterhood Breakfast of Bergen County held at Marriott Glen Pointe, Teaneck, NJ. Swami Agnivesh was the guest speaker.
4. March 3
Participation in the "Golden Rules of World Religions- Jainism” presented by the Jain community in the Corpus Christi Church, New York, NY.
5. March 7
Participation in the Buddhist - Muslim Dialogue at Columbia University- Department of Religions, New York, NY.
6. April 9
Attended the "Season Of Nonviolence" program at the United Nations, New York, NY. Program highlights were speeches by Arun Gandhi and Ila Gandhi grand children of Mahatma Gandhi, and Yolanda King daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr.
7. April 13/14 Participation in the "Year of Nonviolence" program by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA
(Institute of Indian Culture) at the Royal Albert's Palace, Fords. NJ.
8. April 28
Mahavir Jayanti celebrations at the Knights of Columbus Hall, South River, NJ, attended by the U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Jain monks & nuns and members of various faiths. Highlights were a Pledge for Mutual Respect and Nonviolence; presentation of Congressional Record commemorating the 2600" birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir; keynote address by Dr. P. Jayaraman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; IJS Award of Excellence to Dr. Dhiraj H. Shah of Buffalo, NY, and an exhibit of a rare collection of Jain Stamps and First Day Covers.
9. May 20
Presentation of a "Skit on Different Religions" at the Unitarian Universalist Center organized by the Monmouth Center of World Religions.
10. May 24-27 Participation in the JAINA Pathshala Teachers Conference at the Jain Center of Southern
California (JCSC), LA. Presented a talk “Enhancing Jain Education from Interfaith Viewpoint"; exhibited the rare Jain Stamp Collection, and gifted a First Day Cover of Jain Symbol to JCSC which was issued by the Govt. of India to commemorate the 2600 h birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
11. June 11
Presentation of a paper "Beyond Violence- Teachings of Jainism" and representation on the panel in the one day Interfaith dialogue at the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, Bangor,
PA
12. June 16
Presentation of "Overview of Jainism" in the Interreligious Dialogue and representation on the penal at the Taiwanese Buddhist Center, Lower Manhattan, New York.